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YT61 CAV

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 CAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 79,584 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,971 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,700 miles

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,545 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,606 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW @ 19%.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,606 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW @ 19%.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YT61 CAV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT61 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT61 CAV registered?

YT61 CAV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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